ANNIVERSARY

Well, it was 4 years ago today that Lance and I started our family. I remember that day very well: I woke-up extremely early so that my sister-in-law Shayla and her sister Felicia could come to my mom's and do my hair and make-up. After hours of primping I was FINALLY beautiful and ready to go. Lance was supposed to pick me up and we finished just in time .... to wait. Lance did eventually turn up to take me to the temple and he was only about 45 minutes LATE!! Evidently he was under the impression that it was okay to be late because it wasn't like I was going to get married without him (ugh!!) So after I had semi-calmed down we started on our way to our wedding. About half way to Logan I discovered I had forgotten my white shoes, the only ones I had were the dark brown ones I had on. I called some people to stop by my house on their way and grab them but since we were late getting going everyone was ahead of us ... go figure! So we made it to the temple (minus my white shoes) just as everyone else was going inside. I ran with my mom to the brides room and after a lot of rush and a little more trauma (I wont go into) I was finally ready. I remember standing with Lance in the most beautiful room ever before he took me in to the sealing room. We just stared at each other. I was so nervous. Then we walked into the sealing room hand in hand where all our family and friends were waiting and the feeling was remarkable. The ceremony was beautiful, even though I cried through most of it and tried to put Lance's ring on the wrong hand afterwards. That day had a lot of drama with it. Besides being late there were a lot of small things that went "wrong" like: the temple grounds being renovated so that there was no flowers or fountain for pictures . . . . the cake lady having the wrong address and not showing up until after the reception was supposed to start. . . . our tires being flattened as a practical joke right before we were supposed to leave the reception. . . . our wedding video being lost (and never found) directly after the reception. I could go on with these fond memories of not only the magical day itself but also the dinner the night before ;^) but I wont. =) However in spite of all those little things that went awry that day it truly was wonderful and I wouldn't change anything about it .... except maybe the losing of the wedding video :) Since that day Lance and I have had our "ups" and a LOT of "downs" but I'm happy to say we are even more in love today then we ever thought possible 4 years ago. He truly is my eternal companion and I wouldn't have it any other way!! While I know that I could live without Lance I am so grateful for having him every day! We have the two most adorable, beautiful children in the entire universe and LOVE our life together!!

I love you BABE! Lets try for another 4 years at least okay. ;)

MORE SAGE . . .

So Sage has become my new hobby/stress-reliever. She's so much fun and evidently a lot of exercise (for Lance). ;) Every spare minute I have I'm begging Lance to take us out to ride. I would go by myself but have not yet mastered saddling let alone what I would do with the kiddos if there wasn't not another adult present. But not to worry, I am well on my way to figuring all of that out. Hopefully.
I've almost got ALL my siblings, nieces and nephews out on her, even if I have had to walk some of them (no names) . . . . Bry ;). She's great though, especially with the kids. She is a little lazy so it takes some convincing and quite a few kicks to get her to do anything but a slow walk . . . that is unless your 3-month-pregnant-Shayla and are trying to get her to stop, then apparently she runs like the wind. Good job Shay!!
Anywho . . . here's some new pics of everyone taking her for a spin. Except Laurens sisters who also came out and rode when I didn't have my camera. Sorry guys, next time we'll get some good pictures!

Here's Sami Sam and Hazy-nut taking her for a spin "all by themselves"

Haylee and Hazel.
Here's Kyle on Sage and Me on one of Lances dads' racing horses "Mooners"
Hazy all by herself

Haylee all by herself

Breqy

Syd

Shayla and Andy were just hanging out this time Here's the girlie's hanging out. Notice the chevelle in the background . .. this is Lance's "pride and joy" from the old days and is soon to be on the market so long as you don't tell him ;) Give me a call if you're interested :) LOL

Sam and Haz again
Shayla, but this was her first ride so she was more concerned with paying attention to the horse than smiling for pictures. thanks Shay!

here's Bry on Sage "all by himself" hahaha Go Bry Go!! ride'em cowboy!!
Camerin was a little scared at first but really liked it once we got him going!

Dev had No Fear he ran right up and jumped on when it was his turn!! Yee haw Dev!!

Sami and Breq taking a ride